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Security Professionals Certification
Certification is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit. Accreditation is a specific organization's process of certification
When you earn a professional certification from an internationally accredited organization:
- CONFIRM: You are a leader and an expert in your domain.
- DEFRFERENTIATE: yourself from other professionals for desirable opportunities.
- VALIDATE: Your knowledge and skills gained through all your years of hard work.
- ACCESS:, You gain access to peers networking, mentoring, education tools and global resources.
- GAIN:, You gear yourself with power, education and networking system to professional excellence.
Security Professionals
- Armed forces officers looking for transition to corporate world.
- Existing corporate professional to enhance their career potential.
- Security professionals aspiring for Regional/ National/International Assignments.
- Security professionals from non armed forces background to remain competitive.
At the heart of American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) is a global network of 34,000 passionate members who together are driving industry standards & guidelines, specialized training, and certifications to advance security worldwide.
Earning an ASIS board certification is a visible acknowledgment that you possess a mastery of core security principles and skills essential to the best practice of security management. It shows you are committed to excellence, professional growth, and a code of conduct.
Membership to ASIS is not required, however, members enjoy many advantages, including discounts on all certification-related products and services including exam fees, prep materials, study groups, and more! And, once you get certified, ASIS members continue to receive discounts for their required continuing education credits. Before applying to take an ASIS certification exam, become a member first. Right away, you’ll see the benefits!
Certified Protection Professional (CPP):
A certification being pursued by security professionals worldwide is the Certified Protection Professional (CPP). Administered by ASIS, CPP proves the knowledge and management skills of a person in all areas of security management. CPP Certification of ASIS is considered to be the gold standard for security management professionals, which demonstrates the knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security. CPP is globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals.
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI):
The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) credential provides demonstrable proof of knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Earning a PCI provides independent confirmation of specialized skills in security investigations, including case evaluation and review of options for case management strategies. It validates your ability to collect information through the effective use of surveillance, interviews, and interrogations.
As a globally recognized standard of excellence for security investigations, PCI showcases the knowledge and competencies of security professionals in three key security domains.
These domains include:
- Case Management
- Investigative Techniques and Procedures
- Case Presentation
Compared to non-PCI certified professionals, security professionals with PCI have a greater chance of being hired or getting promoted. PCI requires disciplined study—either on self-learning basis, via a study class or through an online group—and some relevant experience. However, the most important thing is to be committed to the process.
Physical Security Professional (PCP):
The Physical Security Professional (PSP?) credential demonstrates your knowledge in physical security assessments, application, design, and integration of physical security systems, and implementation of security measures.
The Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential provides demonstrable knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures. Those who earn the PSP as ASIS board certified in physical security.
As a globally recognized standard of excellence for Physical Security Systems a certification obtained by over 15,000 security professionals worldwide, PSP showcases the knowledge and competencies of security professionals in three key security domains.
These domains include:
- Physical security assessment
- Application, design, and integration of physical security systems
- Implementation of physical security measures
Compared to non-PSP certified professionals, security professionals with PSP have a greater chance of being hired or getting promoted. PSP requires disciplined study—either on self-learning basis, via a study class or through an online group—and some relevant experience. However, the most important thing is to be committed to the process.
Certified Protection Professional
To be eligible for induction into the CPP program, you need to have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, along with at least nine years of security experience which shall include at least three years experience in security management function.
Candidates can apply for the CPP certification online through the ASIS website. The application asks for basic biographical information, such as name, date of birth and address. It also asks for in-depth information on education and previous experience. Additionally, the candidate must provide three professional references on the application. Along with the application, the candidate must pay the exam fee (ASIS member ger discounted application fee).
Note: Application once submitted could take up to two weeks for approval.
The CPP exam consists of 200 scored multiple-choice questions and 25 randomly distributed pre-test (un-scored) questions i.e. a total of 225 questions. Questions from seven domains are included in the test as per weightage indicated for the specific domain. Duration of four hours is provided to complete the test which includes breaks, if any taken by the candidate.
The exam covers tasks, knowledge, and skills in seven broad domains identified for CPP certification which includes:
DOMAIN I: SECURITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (21%)
- Plan, develop, implement, and manage the organization's security program to protect the organization's assets.
- Develop, manage, or conduct the security risk assessment process.
- Evaluate methods to improve the security program on a continuous basis through the use of auditing, review, and assessment.
- Develop and manage external relations programs with public sector law enforcement or other external organizations to achieve security objectives.
- Develop, implement, and manage employee security awareness programs to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
DOMAIN II: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (13%)
- Develop and manage budgets and financial controls to achieve fiscal responsibility.
- Develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures, plans, and directives to achieve organizational objectives.
- Develop procedures/ techniques to measure and improve organizational productivity.
- Develop, implement, and manage security staffing processes and personnel development programs in order to achieve organizational objectives.
- Monitor and ensure a sound ethical climate in accordance with regulatory requirements and the organization's directives and standards to support and promote proper business practices.
- Provide advice and assistance to management and others in developing performance requirements and contractual terms for security vendors/suppliers.
DOMAIN III: INVESTIGATIONS (10%)
- Identify, develop, implement, and manage investigative functions
- Manage or conduct the collection and preservation of evidence to support investigation actions
- Manage or conduct surveillance processes
- Manage and conduct investigations requiring specialized tools, techniques, and resources
- Manage or conduct investigative interviews
- Provide coordination, assistance, and evidence such as documentation and testimony to support legal counsel in actual or potential criminal and/or civil proceedings
DOMAIN IV: PERSONNEL SECURITY (12%)
- Develop, implement, and manage background investigations for hiring, promotion, or retention of individuals.
- Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate policies, procedures, programs and methods to protect individuals in the workplace against human threats (e.g., harassment, violence)
- Develop, implement, and manage executive protection programs.
DOMAIN V: PHYSICAL SECURITY (25%)
- Conduct facility surveys to determine the current status of physical security
- Select, implement, and manage physical security strategies to mitigate security risks
- Assess the effectiveness of physical security measures by testing and monitoring
DOMAIN VI: INFORMATION SECURITY (9%)
- Conduct surveys of information asset facilities, processes, systems, and services to evaluate current status of information security program
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure information is evaluated and protected against all forms of unauthorized/ inadvertent access, use, disclosure, modification, destruction or denial
- Develop and manage a program of integrated security controls and safeguards to ensure information asset protection including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
DOMAIN VII: CRISIS MANAGEMENT (10%)
- Assess and prioritize threats to mitigate potential consequences of incidents
- Prepare and plan how the organization will respond to incidents
- Respond to and manage an incident
- Recover from incidents by managing the recovery and resumption of operations
Professional Certified Investigator
Earning a Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) designation provides independent confirmation of your specialized skills in security investigations, including case evaluation and review of options for case management strategies. It validates your ability to collect information through the effective use of surveillance, interviews, and interrogations.
To be eligible for induction into the PCI program, you need to have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or an associated degree, along with at least five years of investigative experience, including two years in case management*. You should be employed full time in a security related role. You should not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession.
To be eligible for induction into the PCI program, you need to have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or an associated degree, along with at least five years of investigative experience, including two years in case management*. You should be employed full time in a security related role. You should not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession.
Case Management is defined as the coordination and direction of an investigation using various disciplines and resources, the finding of which would be assessed to establish the facts/findings of the investigation as a whole; the management process of investigation
Candidates can apply for the PCI certification online through the ASIS website. The application asks for basic biographical information, such as name, date of birth and address. It also asks for in-depth information on education and previous experience. Additionally, the candidate must provide three professional references on the application. Along with the application, the candidate must pay the exam fee, with ASIS members receiving a discount.
Note: Application once submitted could take up to two weeks for approval.
The PCI exam consists of 125 scored multiple-choice questions and 15 randomly distributed pre-test (un-scored) questions i.e. a total of 140 questions. Questions from three domains are included in the test as per weightage indicated for the specific domain. Duration of two and half hours (150 Minutes) is provided to complete the test which includes breaks, if any taken by the candidate.
The exam covers tasks, knowledge, and skills in seven broad domains identified for PCI certification which includes:
DOMAIN I: CASE MANAGEMENT (35%)
- Analyze case for applicable ethical conflicts.
- Analyze and assess case elements, strategies, and risks.
- Determine investigative goals and develop strategy by reviewing procedural options.
- Determine and manage investigative resources necessary to address case objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement investigative process improvements.
DOMAIN II: INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (50%)
- Conduct surveillance by physical, behavioral, and electronic means in order to obtain relevant information.
- Conduct interviews of individuals to obtain relevant information.
- Collect and preserve potential evidentiary material for assessment and analysis.
- Conduct research by physical and electronic means to obtain relevant information.
- Collaborate with and obtain information from other agencies and organizations possessing relevant information NEW.
- Use special investigative techniques to obtain relevant information.
DOMAIN III: CASE PRESENTATION (15% of examination)
- Prepare report to substantiate investigative findings.
- Prepare and present testimony.
Certified Protection Professional
To be eligible for induction into the PSP program, you need to have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or an associated degree, along with at least six years of continuous physical security experience. If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, you need only four years continuous physical security experience to apply for certification.
Candidates can apply for the PSP certification online through the ASIS website. The application asks for basic biographical information, such as name, date of birth and address. It also asks for in-depth information on education and previous experience. Additionally, the candidate must provide three professional references on the application. Along with the application, the candidate must pay the exam fee, with ASIS members receiving a discount.
A physical security professional conducts security risk assessments in residences, businesses and other public places, then sets up security solutions to protect against those threats. Using physical barriers such as fences and barricades, as well as technology such as computers and video monitors, the physical security professional helps protect people, data and material goods. Physical security professionals must earn specialized credentials that show employers that they have the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the job. The American Society for Industrial Security, one of the top physical-security industry associations, sponsors the Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential, a designation that security professionals can use to set themselves apart from other professionals.
Professionals who pass the examination must prove their competency in integrated physical security systems, making them proven leaders in their professions and highly sought-after security professionals. This makes PSP a coveted designation or certification. PSP is administered by ASIS, the most respected organization in the security industry, which further enhances the appeal of earning the designation of PSP.
No matter what course of employment they take in the future, PSP is a designation which will always add respect and prestige to the careers of the security professionals who obtain it.
The PSP exam consists of 125 scored multiple-choice questions and 15 randomly distributed pre-test (un-scored) questions i.e. a total of 140 questions. Questions from three domains are included in the test as per weightage indicated for the specific domain. Duration of two and half hours (150 Minutes) is provided to complete the test which includes breaks, if any taken by the candidate.
The exam covers tasks, knowledge, and skills in seven broad domains identified for PSP certification which includes
DOMAIN I: PHYSICAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT (34%)
- Develop a physical security assessment plan NEW
- Identify assets to determine their value, criticality, and loss impact
- Assess the nature of the threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined
- Conduct an assessment to identify and quantify vulnerabilities of the organization
- Perform a risk analysis so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed
DOMAIN II: APPLICATION, DESIGN, AND INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS (34%)
- Establish security program performance requirements
- Determine appropriate physical security measures NEW
- Design physical security system and prepare construction and procurement documentation
DOMAIN III: IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES (32%)
- Outline criteria for pre-bid meeting to ensure comprehensiveness and
- Procure system to address risks identified
- Conduct final acceptance testing and implement/provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures NEW
- Implement procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation throughout the system life cycle
- Develop requirements for personnel involved in support of the security program
CPP Review Program (Consultancy Veritas)
Consultancy Veritas conducts Review programs to help you get the very best results when you appear for your ASIS Certification examinations (CPP/ PCI/ PCP).
This online review course directs you to the relevant parts of the ASIS reference material, testing your knowledge of the relevant domains, and providing mock exams to demonstrate your areas of understanding. As long as you have an internet connection, you can take this training from anywhere in the world at your own pace.
The ASIS CPP® qualification enhances career opportunities by demonstrating management skills in seven key security domains. It is one of the most widely recognized security management qualifications in the world. CPP accreditation provides employers, colleagues and peers with professional assurance of the holder’s advanced knowledge.
Register for Review Program
You can join for any of the review programs (CPP / PCI / PCP) by registering yourself on Consultancy Veritas website (https://consultancyveritas.com/reg-form.php):
- Please ensure to complete all relevant inputs. You have an option to pay the course fee in two equal installments.
- On submission of application you will receive an email with bank details for making necessary payment.
- On confirmation of receipt of course fee from the bank your account will get activated and you would receive an email with your personal login credentials (username & password). Please ensure to change your password on very first login.
Online Review Program:
- Once you register and make payments you will get your login details, which will enable you to access your profile
- You can access all multiple quiz and assignments in a systematic manner.
- You will be taken trough four modules
- These four modules cover all seven domains
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Module 1:
- Security Principles & Practice (21%)
- Information Security (9%)
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Module 2:
- Physical Security (25%)
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Module 3:
- Investigations (10%)
- Personnel Security (12%)
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Module 4:
- Business Principles and Practice (13%)
- Crisis Management (10%)
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Module 1:
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For every domain you will get following:
- Pre-assignment Test (multiple choices). These test will be marked
- Assignment (through which you will be guided to read relevant POA Manual and answer questions.
- One completion of test you would receive the correct answers which you can compare with your answers along with appropriate reference for you to review
- You will also receive post assignment test for every domain to assess your improvement before assignment and after assignment.
Mock Tests
- Once you complete all four modules you will get a series of mock tests (multiple choices) to self test your preparation.
- These Mock test will be covering every chapter of every domains and would facilitate refreshing your preparations under test conditions.
Contact Program
- Once all mock tests are completed contact program for five days shall be arranged in metro cities (or virtual session under current situation/ foreign nationals) which shall have a batch of 10-12 professionals.
- At contact program, a complete revision of all the domains will be conducted by our faculties.
- Candidates will be subject to a series of mock tests during the program.
- All necessary queries/ doubts shall be clarified during contact program with necessary tips to take the certification test.
Flash cards
- On completion of contact program your access to Flash cards shall get activated.
- These flash cards will enable you to quickly refresh your knowledge in all domains on your finger tips.
- These flash cards shall be used during last 10daysbefore the examination date to keep your preparation updated & fresh.
Real Tests
- Last one week before the examination you would receive a series of real test.
- These real tests will have 225 questions which you will have to attempt in four hours.
- The real test has been set up with questions as per the weightage of each domain to give you a real time assessment for the certification examination.
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